Some help is available for area residents in need to pay their energy bills.

According to a flyer, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is available to help in two ways:
· Energy Assistance (EA) helps residents with a one-time payment of their primary heating bills from November through March. EA does not require their energy to be shut off or threatened to be shut off.

· The Winter Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) is available November through May, depending on funding. The maximum amount of help residents can get through Winter ECIP is $800.

LIHEAP can help residents pay energy bills and may be able to help with emergency services, such as:
· Emergency lodging;
· Furnace replacement and repairs;
· Blankets; and/or
· Wood stoves.

To apply or for more information you can call (855) 373-4636 or visit myDSS.mo.gov/energy-assistance.